Sydney Seaplanes, which has flown passengers including singer Ed Sheeran and Pippa Middleton and her husband James Matthews, said it was "deeply shocked" by the "tragic accident".

Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has issued a strong warning to Britain that it will not be allowed to become a semi-detached member of the EU.

Three million jobs could be at risk if Britain does not stay at the heart of Europe, leading businessmen suggested today.